(Now retired) On air Climatologist on Ottawa TV for well over 30 years. First ever CMOS endorsed Weathercaster.
Joined June 2009
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Stormy skies over the downtown area yesterday evening. More rain and the risk of thunderstorms again today. If you don’t like the heat and humidity, you will love the weather this week. High today 19°. Low 12°. 🌤️Mon. & 20°. 30% chance of a pm ☔️. ⛅️Tues. & 22° (norm is 24°).
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Jun 13
I just came in from mowing the lawn to see this. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch (not a Warning ) has been issued for Ottawa. #ONStorm
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Jun 13
Poppies now blooming. It will be a warm day today, but the high humidity is gone. Sunny skies will give way to a mix of sun & cloud with a 30% chance of a shower or t’storm late this afternoon into the eve. High 29°. Wind W ⬆️ 15-25 with higher gusts. Low 16°. ☔️ Sunday & 20°.
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Jun 12
Raindrops on an Iris. A last day of heat and humidity before less humid air begins to move in overnight. It’s already a muggy 20°. High 30° with times of sun & cloud. Showers and t’storms developing in spots. Wind SW ⬆️ 20-40 . Low 16°. 🌤️ Sat. & a less humid 28°. ☔️ Sun. & 22°
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Jun 11
I could smell this rose bush before I even got close. 18.8mm ☔️ yesterday, but totals varied locally in storms. There is still a possibility of a scattered ☔️or⚡️today into Fri. A warm & humid 30° w/ intervals of ☀️ & ☁️. SW ⬆️ 15-30. Low 20. Similar Friday. 🌤️Sat & less humid.
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Jun 10
Special Weather Statement for possible heavy rain just issued for Ottawa. #ONStorm
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Jun 10
Iris blooms in my garden yesterday. For those of you who like it humid (and there are some) you will love the next few days. Keep the umbrella handy though, it will be unsettled at times. ☔️ & scattered t’storms today. High 25°. Wind S ⬆️ 10-20 . Low 20°. 🌥️Thurs. & 30° w/a ☔️⚡️
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Jun 9
Spotted these June blooms yesterday. Quite warm today but the humidity remains tolerable. That will change as much more humid weather arrives overnight and lasts until late Friday. Sunny to partly cloudy today. High 30°. Wind light. UV 8. Low 19° w/a ☔️or⚡️. 25° Wed. with ☔️or⚡️
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Jun 8
Cut flowers from my garden. Lily of the valley & peonies. Some fog patches to start the workweek, but any of that will quickly burn off leaving sunny to partly cloudy skies. High 27°. Wind S 5-15 . UV 9 or very high. Low 12°. More sun Tues. & 30° with low humidity. ☔️Wed & 25°.
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Jun 7
Flora and fauna have all received a well needed drink. Still some showers to start Sunday, but they taper off this morning, eventually giving way to a sun/cloud mix. High 24°. Blustery at times. WNW 20-40 . Low 12°. Sunny and warm Monday. High 27° (norm is 23°). ☀️ Tues. & 30°.
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Jun 6
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has just been issued for Ottawa .
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Jun 6
The Siberian Irises in my garden are blooming. They will really appreciate the showers and cooler weather today. Rain to start your Saturday then scattered afternoon ☔️ or T’storms. High 23°. Wind SW 15-30. Showers o/nite. Thunder possible. Low 15°. Mostly cloudy Sunday & 23°.
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Jun 5
June blooms. Another warm day to wrap up the workweek. It’s 13° now. High 30° with sun & clouds then mostly cloudy. Still low humidity. Wind SW 10-20 w/higher gusts >30 by pm. 30% chance of an eve. shower, then showers o/nite. Mild low 18°. ☔️ or ⚡️ at times Sat. & a humid 24°.
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Jun 4
Forest Phlox blooming in the June warmth yesterday. It will be even warmer today, but fortunately the humidity will remain low. It’s a comfortable 12° now. High 31° with sun & cloud. Wind WSW ⬆️ 20 with higher gusts. UV 9 or very high. Low 14°. ⛅️ Fri. & 29°. ☔️or⚡️Sat and 25°.
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Jun 3
Chives are a herb but also produce beautiful blooms this time of year. It’s about to really warm up, but humidity will stay low. High 28° today (norm is 23°) with strong June sunshine. UV 8 or very high. Wind W 10-20 with gusts ~30. Low 13°. Sunny to partly cloudy Thurs. & 30°.
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Jun 2
It’s early June and the honeysuckle is blooming. A fine Tuesday to enjoy the outdoors. It’s a cool 8° now. High 25° with sunshine to a mix of sun & cloud at times. Wind N 10-20 . UV 8 or very high (don’t forget the sunscreen). Low 11°. Mainly sunny Wed. High 28°. 30° Thurs. 😎.
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Jun 1
Welcome to June.
I finally hit Prince Edward County for a winery tour this weekend. I’ll definitely be back. Get ready for a return to summer this week. It’s a chilly 7° now. High 22° w/sun then a sun/cloud mix. 40% chance of a ☔️or⚡️by late pm/eve. 🌤️Tues & 23°. 🌤️& 29° Wed.
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May 31
Made a quick road trip to the Kawarthas. Sunset Sat. was just what the Dr. ordered. Heading back to Ottawa today with clouds -maybe some sunny breaks by later pm. Temps will struggle to hit 20°. A stray ☔️ or even a ⚡️by pm into eve. Wind NW gusts 30 . Turning warmer this week.
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May 30
While you can’t see the real thing right now, you can always check out “Parliament the Immersive Experience” -and it’s free! Sunny to start your Sat., then intervals of sun & cloud. High 21°. NE wind ⬆️ 30-50. Low 11°. Clouds, sunny breaks Sunday 40% chance of a late pm ☔️ & 20°
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